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A Halifax Yogi
by Shannon Hines. When you think of yoga, you probably think of deep meditation and physical flexibility. Few consider the practice of yoga as simple as putting money in a parking meter. But yoga, says renowned professor...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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Martock Glen
by Chef Michael Howell. On the outskirts of Windsor, Nova Scotia lies a hidden jewel. Nestled on over 1,500 acres is Oulton’s Farm, lying comfortably snug in the lee of Martock’s well-known ski hill. In the fall, this land...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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Roast Rack of pomegranate molasses glazed Veal
by Chef Michael Howell. Serves 4 Start 24 hours ahead of dinner! 2 pieces of Oulton’s free range rack of veal, frenched (about 8 bones each rack) 1/2 cup pomegranate molasses (available at Middle Eastern stores) 1 cup...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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Rosemary roasted chicken
by Chef Michael Howell. One 3-4 pound free range chicken 2 tbsp good olive oil 2 large sprigs rosemary 1 head of garlic, split in 1/2 salt and pepper 2 large potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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Duck breast with orange ginger soy sauce
by Chef Michael Howell. Serves 4 4 medium duck breasts about 6 oz each 1 tsp canola oil 1/2 cup orange juice 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced 2 tbsp honey 2 cups reduced chicken stock or beef or veal stock) 1/4 cup...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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The cookbook sisters
by Patty Mintz. Ask cookbook author Virginia Lee (pictured on the right) if her husband Mel, a physician, is handy in the kitchen and you’ll likely hear her laughing all the way from their home in Memphis, Tennessee...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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Spring Trends 2007
The time is finally here! Winter is finally over, although you wouldn’t know it here in the Maritimes with all of this wicked weather! Time to start peeling off layers and start revealing all that pasty...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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Home is where the heart is
by Stephen Clare. It has been quite a year for music in Halifax. From last spring’s Juno Awards to the autumn Rolling Stones mega-spectacle on the Commons and through to this February’s East Coast Music Awards, the...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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"You're gonna make it after all..."
by Pamela Andrews. The 9 to 5 grind can easily get modern women down, especially in the cold, winter months. Whether you're at the office or out on the town, these fashions can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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TURBINE fashion show
by Pamela Andrews. On November 10, 2006, more than 340 lucky people attended the Turbine 6th Annual Showcase of fall fashions in the historic Nova Scotia Textiles building in Windsor. The evening, hosted by CTV's Liz Rigney...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007